Georgia Companion Animal Partnership…Working Together To Save Lives

2016 ANIMAL WELFARE CONFERENCE

Friday, December 2, 2016

Middle Georgia State University Conference Center Macon, Georgia

WELCOME

On behalf of the Georgia Companion Animal Partnership (GCAP), we cordially invite all shelter staff and volunteers, rescue group members, animal care and control agencies, as well as the general public to our inaugural ANIMAL WELFARE CONFERENCE, being held on Friday, December 2, 2016 at the beautiful Conference Center located on the campus of Middle Georgia State University in Macon. This exciting event is brought to you through the generous support of our sponsors as well as the founding members of GCAP and features a full day of sessions to choose from! There is truly “something for everyone,” and we encourage you to bring your friends and co-workers to learn more about the world of animal welfare and how we can collectively do more for the animals in our communities and across the region.

We look forward to seeing you on December 2!

Monica Celizic, Atlanta Humane Society Chair, GCAP Education Committee

The conference is being held in the Professional Sciences Building Conference Center on the campus of Middle Georgia State University at 100 University Parkway in Macon, GA.

From the North: Take I-75 S to I-475 S (follow signs to Bypass to I-75 South/Valdosta). Take Exit 3 for Macon/Roberta. Turn right onto GA-22/W US-80 (Eisenhower Parkway). Turn right onto Raley Road and then right again onto University Parkway.

From the South: Follow I-75 N to GA-22 W/US-80 W (Eisenhower Parkway) in Bibb County. Take Exit 156 for I-475 N toward Atlanta. Take Exit 3 from I-475 onto GA-22 W/US-80 (Eisenhower Parkway). Turn right onto Raley Road and then right again onto University Parkway.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO MIDDLE GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY

GEORGIA COMPANION ANIMAL PARTNERSHIP 2016 ANIMAL WELFARE CONFERENCE

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2016 MIDDLE GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY CONFERENCE CENTER MACON, GA

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

BREAKOUT SESSION A 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Saving Lives With Relocation Programs

Kristen Limbert ASPCA

Do you have the dogs your community wants to adopt? Could a transport program increase the number of lives your organization saves?

Whether your shelter is seasoned at animal transports or just getting started, this session offers tips to increasing the quality, quantity and efficiency of dog relocation efforts. The session will explain how to:

Start a transport program or streamline your existing program Tailor your transports to meet national standards for safe

and humane transports Implement sound quarantine practices Find partners for sending or receiving animals using the

ASPCA’s new MAP (Moving Animals Places) toolWe will also show you how the ASPCA’s Animal Relocation and Transport Initiative can help you save more dogs in your shelter.

ASV Medical Care Guidelines for Spay/Neuter Programs

Michael R. Moyer, DVM Bridgewater Veterinary Hospital, Inc./Bridgewater ConsultingThis session provides an overview of the latest spay/neuter guidelines developed and promoted by the Association of Shelter Veterinarians.

Developing a Public Relations Plan to Friend and Fund Raise Effectively

Michael Robbins Atlanta Humane SocietyPublic relations is an essential component of raising awareness and support for any organization. Therefore, it is imperative that your organization’s PR and fundraising efforts are robust, efficient and coordinated. Learn the critical components of any public relations program, including effective use of digital media, and how its integration into your fundraising efforts will help ensure your ability to successfully impact your communities and deliver your mission.

Adopters Welcome: Are Your Adoption Policies Working Against You? Natalie DiGiacomo SPCA of Bucks CountyDo your adoption policies help you attract potential adopters? In this session, learn how to identify policy barriers that work against your adoption goals and make positive changes that will enable you to engage and support more good homes.

BREAKOUT SESSION B 10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Are You Prepared for a Disaster?

Venessa Sims and Gary Kelley Georgia Emergency Management Agency Diane Robinson Atlanta Humane Society

This panel discussion reviews what you need to know to be able to appropriately respond to a disaster, including personal preparedness, shelter preparedness and how to effectively partner with other agencies in the event of a disaster.

Infectious Disease Control

Holly Putnam, DVM Cornell University

This presentation will focus on the common infectious disease agents encountered in spay/neuter clinics, as well as, animal shelters and will discuss simple yet important methods of control that will still allow your day to keep running at full speed.

Creating a Dynamic Board Joan Carlson Radabaugh ASPCA

What does a highly functioning Board of Directors look like? This ses-sion will focus on different board structures, roles, and responsibilities of board members, recruitment tools, and commitment and evaluation methods to keep your Board active and engaged.

Conversational Adoption Counseling

Linda Reider and Natalie DiGiacomo SPCA of Bucks County

Learn how to transform your interactions with potential adopters while still ensuring your animals will live “happily ever after” in this follow-up session to “Are Your Adoption Policies Working Against You?” This session will help increase staff, volunteer, and adopter satisfaction with the overall adoption experience and help new adopters succeed with their new pets at home.

GEORGIA COMPANION ANIMAL PARTNERSHIP 2016 ANIMAL WELFARE CONFERENCE

BREAKOUT SESSION B 10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

LUNCH 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2016 MIDDLE GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY CONFERENCE CENTER MACON, GA

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

BREAKOUT SESSION C 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Stray Cats & Owner Reclaims: How to Increase Feline RTO and Decrease Intakes

Kimberly Freeman Founder, Lost Cat Recovery

An estimated 50,000 cats are reported missing per week in the U.S. Many of these animals end up as strays in local shelters. Why are so few cats reclaimed? This presentation will look at:

Ways to improve owner reclaims Two methods to decrease stray intake and crowding Owner mindsets that block reclaim potential Misunderstandings about microchips Typical search mistakes that owners make

And much more…Learn how to make a difference implementing an integrated approach to benefit your shelter and community!

Establishing a Behavior Modification/Enrichment Program

CJ Bentley Michigan Humane SocietyEvery day, animals are surrendered to shelters because of behavior issues. This session focuses on developing a program to help modify those behaviors, as well as a program to keep animals already in your shelter happy and adoptable through enrichment activities.

Establishing a Community Food Bank

Tom Wargo Daffy’s Pet Soup KitchenKeeping animals in their homes sometimes starts with something as simple as providing their owners with the essentials; e.g., food for their animals. This session will provide you with what to do as well as what not to do in creating a pet food bank in your community.

Improve Your Foster Program to Save More Lives

Linda Reider SPCA of Bucks CountyWhat do you do when you don’t have any more space in your shelter? You put animals into foster homes, of course! Learn best practices in setting up and running a foster program that will help you save more animal lives in the long run.

GEORGIA COMPANION ANIMAL PARTNERSHIP 2016 ANIMAL WELFARE CONFERENCE

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

BREAKOUT SESSION D 2:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.

Helping Underserved Communities: Pets for Life

Amanda Arrington HSUS Pets for Life

Discover how community outreach can be part of your organization and how reaching out to underserved areas and building positive relationships with pet owners can improve your work and the quality of life for pets in your community.

Cleaning is FUN: Sanitation & Disinfection

Holly Putnam, DVM Cornell University

Controlling transmission of disease is more than simply knowing what product to use. In this session, we will review key points in animal shelter disease transmission and how to use sanitation and disinfection techniques in various rooms, enclosures and types of shelters. Learn comprehensive approaches to protecting the animals in your care from disease agents while minimizing stress caused by cleaning procedures.

Fundraising for Rescue Groups

Marci Thomas Nonprofit Board Resources and Founder Basset Hound Rescue Fundraising

This session debunks the myth that you have to be a “seasoned fundraiser” in order to effectively raise money. The truth is that even though fundraising can sometimes seem confusing, time consuming and even scary, animal rescue groups have a secret weapon. A rescue’s mission pulls at people’s heart strings and it’s easy to communicate. Already you are off to a great start! In this session you will learn how to create a fundraising plan that works for you and how to execute it.

How to Set Up an Animal Rescue – the Right Way!

Jack Beckford Georgia Center for Nonprofits Mark Murrah Georgia Department of Agriculture

Establishing an animal rescue or humane organization takes more than just a big heart! Learn from the experts on how to properly establish a nonprofit corporation, obtain (and maintain) tax-exempt status from the Internal Revenue Code, what the Department of Agriculture requires from animal shelters and much more!

REGISTRATION 2016 ANIMAL WELFARE CONFERENCE

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2016 MIDDLE GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY CONFERENCE CENTER MACON, GA

Session A 8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m.

Saving Lives with Relocation ASV Medical Care Guidelines for Spay/Neuter Programs Developing a Public Relations Plan to Friend and Fund Raise Effectively Adopters Welcome: Are Your Adoption Policies Working Against You?

Session B 10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Are You Prepared for a Disaster? Infectious Disease Control Creating a Dynamic Board Conversational Adoption Counseling

Session C 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Stray Cats & Owner Reclaims Establishing a Behavior Modification/Enrichment Program Establishing a Community Food Bank Improve Your Foster Program to Save More Lives

Session D 2:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.

Helping Underserved Communities: Pets for Life Cleaning is FUN: Sanitation & Disinfection Fundraising for Rescue Groups How to Set Up an Animal Rescue – the Right Way!

A continental breakfast and lunch buffet is included, if you would like a vegan meal, please check here

Registration Fee: $50*

*No refunds after November 25, 2016

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For information on scholarships, please contact:Debra Berger at dberger@hsus.org

Organizations sending more than three individuals may take a 10% discount.

Georgia Companion Animal Partnership…Working Together To Save Lives

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